Monthly Archives: January 2012

The cold January air dropped a few degrees as soon as the sun headed for the horizon. I brought CJ back to his stall after a short solo ride in the park, took off the saddle and brushed the horse … Continue reading →

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains which stretched to the East and towering Mt. Rainer to the South. The community was destined to become the bedroom for the bustling seaport city, Seattle. … Continue reading →

Why would a horse, a fairly intelligent animal, want to carry a person around to places consider dangerous in his eyes? Probably not, however, after some persuasion that is just what horses do for us. If you think about it … Continue reading →

The November day radiated the late warmth of Indian summer. Anne Shaffer and I chatted over a cup of coffee. Several years ago, she attempted to find information on Shadow’s pedigree and former owner. When she bought the young horse … Continue reading →